Website Publisher
Location: US, MN, Minneapolis
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Publishing
Function: Writing/Editing

Company profile:
Virteva delivers managed IT services and project-based consulting services that optimize our customer’s IT infrastructure and operations.  Headquartered in the Twin Cities and serving customers worldwide, Virteva services help our customers say “Yes” to the wide spectrum of information technology demanded by their business, employees and customers, securely and reliably, anyplace and anytime.  

Job description:
* This position will be a direct-hire through VentureLake. *Venturelake “company” description:A regional community website for entrepreneurs and innovators that promotes the Minnesota startup and innovation economy, and provides easy connections to talent, experts, and other resources.Level:mid - senior levelEmployment type:contract, part timeJob Function:Writing/editingGeneral BusinessPublic relationsJob Description: Initially part time (10 - 20 hours/week) with the intention to become a full time position. A key role for the publisher is to help drive sponsorships/funding to enable this full time position, in concert with a Board of Directors.  Management:The hubsite Publisher will manage all functions required for the hubsite to ensure a reliable and engaging experience for users, and to deliver on the core value offered by the hubsite:To serve as a beacon, and help navigate through and promote community resources and events focused on entrepreneurs and innovatorsTo create an inspired, reinforcing community for entrepreneurs and innovators through the content featuredTo lower the startup barriers to success by offering a simple and effective means to connect users in the community, enabling entrepreneurs to find the resources they need for successFunctions to be managed include: content curation and creation, public relations, IT, future hubsite updates, budget and reporting, and sponsorship funding. Content Curation &amp; Creation:The hubsite will feature and stream other local and national sources as its primary source of news and event listings. Some original content will be created by the Publisher and/or by freelance contributors, as determined and managed by the Publisher in forms such as “byline,” blog, or other community persona(s).The hubsite publisher will curate events and sources of news, and will create or manage the creation of original content within these suggested categories:Curation – streaming local, regional, national events and newsEducational – Featured events, and instructional articles from local contributed or national sources such as: “Angel Investing”, or “Choosing a Co-Founder”Original Content – New and original stories revealing the history and DNA of the region as well as the ongoing innovation &amp; success of the local startup communityUser Generated Content– Develop approaches for receiving and curating content from usersThe Publisher will also be responsible for the vetting of submitted resource and Startup/Venture profiles to ensure consistency and accuracy. Resources are organizations providing resources for entrepreneurs and innovators. Startups and Ventures are new companies or projects being executed in Minnesota. Example Content Deliverables per week (pending time allocation):Curated content added daily (Sourced and original news, original and sourced articles, events, vetted Resource and Startup profiles)1 historical perspective on MN based innovation piece with longer form analysis1-2 original short stories posted1 educational or resource pieceSocial Media, Public Relations &amp; Events:Manage social media and hubsite public relations, with strategic guidance from a Board of Directors:Develop PR strategy and timing including press releases, social media, follow on announcementsDraft press releases and engage mediaField media calls and triage interviewsAttend local events for real time coverage and understanding of the environment, and provide social media coverage to maintain presence and connection to usersIT Support &amp; Site Development:The hubsite was developed by a local firm that will also provide on-going technical support.  Future site upgrades and development will be guided by user feedback and Board input. Engage with technical support and developers as needed.Reporting, Finances &amp; Sponsorships:Develop and manage the hubsite budget; seek annual budget approval from the Board and provide quarterly reports on expenses and funding. With Board, develop and secure sponsorships for on-going operations.  

Requirements:
Writer, editor, publisherAbility to quickly curate and select meaningful contentSkills and experience to produce original, insightful contentAbility to manage people and workflow on a scheduleAbility to manage the hubsite as a businessExcellent people skills and inclusive leadershipExcellent project and business management skillsIdeally- experience in securing sponsors or advertisingIdeally- community activist and participant, standing for the greater good and for our community to become known internationally as a top place for entrepreneurs and innovatorsIdeally- knows startups, entrepreneur space and best sources for startup resources/articles

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